Peter Joseph Calvi

Peter Joseph Calvi was born September 4, 1937, to Joe and Lori Calvi in Chicago, Ill. The oldest of three children, he enjoyed animals and throughout his life kept pigeons, horses and dogs in his family home. His family made a life in California during his youth, where he was introduced to the sport of horse racing. He particularly loved horses; he owned some saddle horses and racehorses over the years but particularly enjoyed handicapping the races and was quite skilled at picking winners. Pete, as his friends referred to him, was gregarious and generous; he made friends easily and was always the life of the party.

He married his bride of 62 years, Rosemary Pupo on October 19th,1963. They eventually made a home and raised 3 children in Alta Loma California where he worked as a contractor for more than 30 years. When Pete and Rosemary became empty nesters, they moved to Dad’s favorite place on earth, Del Mar, California where they lived for more than 20 years. In their elder years, they made a home in sunny Henderson, Nevada where they enjoyed making new friends and wagering on various sports including his favorite horse racing. His favorite wager was the “Twin Q” and he had a winning ticket the day before his death April 26, 2026.

During his 88 years, Pete made many friends and loved his family. He was a Christian and spoke freely of God’s love and salvation sharing his belief with anyone who would listen. Pete is survived by his wife Rosemary, sons Peter Jr, and Daniel; daughter Gina and son-in-law David Lewis; grandchildren Matthew and Joseph Lewis and his sister Faith Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Loretta Calvi and his brother Richard Calvi.